658 ~ They Brought Their Gifts to Jesus
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They brought their gifts to Jesus, And laid them at His feet, And love for this dear Saviour, Made every offering sweet; Good deeds and words of kindness, Help for the poor of earth, And not a gift among them Was thought of little worth.
Refrain
Wouldst bring a gift to Jesus, That He will count most sweet? Say, "Lord, my heart I give Thee," And lay it at His feet.
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Apart from other givers A poor wayfarer stood; He saw the gifts they offered, The poorest counted good; And he was filled with longing, A gift, though poor, to bring; Alas! all empty handed He stood before the King.
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"Dear Lord," he cried in sorrow, "I know how kind Thou art, Take all I have to give Thee, My sinful wayward heart." Then Jesus answered softly, "Count not the gift as small, Though all of them are precious, Thine is the best of all."